Elmhurst College - Elms Yearbook (Elmhurst, IL)

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ADMINISTRATION BUILDING This building was erected in 1878 and is without a doubt the most renowned of all the buildings on the Campus. At first this building served the purpose of both a dormitory and an instruction hall; but since the remodelling last summer, it is used only for dass-rooms. The remodelling was an excellent job, transforming the old and worn interior into beautiful and up-to-date halls and rooms. In the basement, are the Botanical and Biological laboratories and lecture rooms and a lounging room for the Faculty members. The first and second floors contain class rooms with modern desk-chairs. On the third floor the Physical and Chemical Laboratories and lecture rooms are located. By remodelling this building, we have an equi ' alcnt of a new build- ing without sacrificing the stateh ' and well-built exterior. Vrom ihesc improvements will result greater efficiency and a better I ' dmhurst. 11

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M U S I C HOUSE The Music House, the oldest building on the campus, was built in 1873. It served the purpose, at that time, as a dormitory, dining hall, and an instruction hall. Since that time it has been used for all sorts of things, from storing potatoes in the cellar to serving as a radio center. It is now used to house a few students (radio fans), workmen, the barber shop, candy store, and a few practice pianos on which the students can pound to their heart ' s content. Even the band has a room in which they practice, although as this goes to press the Band has taken over the old chapel for its practice room. The building, at least it seems so to most of us, is too old for service. Its historical and poetic duty is over, and it should be removed. 10

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DINING HALL The Dining Hall has a place in every student ' s heart, and it is a place to which he is immediately drawn. The first floor contains the kitchen and dining room. On the second floor a few Academy students dwell, not because of the nearness to food, but because the Academy is slightly overcrowded. On the third floor are the sick rooms to which the student may sojourn when he is sick of going to classes. A word of gratitude may here be spoken for the Ladies ' Auxiliary who have put new furniture in the hospital rooms and who have donated their time and money to make these rooms more cheerful and home- like. 12